Child development: 6-9 months

Baby is starting to sit up, move by rolling, reach out and act on the world. Time playing on their tummy on the floor will strengthen their back and help them learn to crawl.

You and your baby are starting to feel (and act) like separate people. He is starting to sit up, move by rolling, reach out and act on the world. He worries that you might not come back when you go away from him and lets you know it. He will really enjoy himself when you give him lots of things to look at, touch, play with, and safely put in his mouth.

The Raising Children Network website has a lot of information about babies, including information about development, behaviour, fitness, health and daily care. As well as articles there are several videos. The Raising Children Network site has been funded by the Australian Government.http://raisingchildren.net.au

The information on this site should not be used as an alternative to professional care. If you have a particular problem, see a doctor, or ring the Parent Helpline on 1300 364 100 (local call cost from anywhere in South Australia).

This topic may use 'he' and 'she' in turn - please change to suit your child's sex.